Recreation and Wellness

Be Well at St. Edward's University

Recreation and Wellness provides opportunities for St. Edward’s University to enhance our holistic well-being. We help students, faculty, and staff thrive in a safe, informed, and inclusive community. Through participation in our programs, our campus will cultivate an appreciation for healthy lifestyles, meaningful relationships, leadership development, and a positive lifelong attitude toward holistic well-being

Recreation and Wellness offers the following activities, facilities, and programs to help students stay active, improve wellness, and get involved on campus:

Mission

Recreation and Wellness provides opportunities for St. Edward’s University to enhance our holistic well-being. We help students, faculty, and staff thrive in a safe, informed, and inclusive community. Through participation in our programs, our campus will cultivate an appreciation for healthy lifestyles, meaningful relationships, leadership development, and a positive lifelong attitude toward holistic well-being

Values

Excellence

We serve our community with the highest standards of care, compassion and knowledge to provide a positive experience
We take pride in our programs and facilities
We cultivate partnerships across campus to enhance the student and employee experience.

Inclusivity

We value the dignity of all individuals and identities
We strive to provide programming and facilities that can be enjoyed by all
We recognize power and privilege and leverage that recognition to elevate others

Development

We empower student employees and leaders to take responsibility for our programs
We cultivate leadership by having the courage to take risks and learn from our mistakes and successes
We facilitate opportunities for co-curricular learning, self-discovery and an appreciation for holistic well-being through experiential education

Safety

We provide programs and facilities that encourage safe activity, fun, community engagement, and a sense of belonging
We cultivate an environment that is safe for everyone to be their authentic self
We deliver resources that reduce barriers to student success